Composer

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Edvard Grieg

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Romance

Compose Date

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1872 - 1873

Publication Date

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1884

Average_duration

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3:03

"Hidden Love, Op. 39/2" is a piano piece composed by Edvard Grieg in 1883. It is part of his Lyric Pieces, a collection of 66 short piano pieces that showcase Grieg's talent for creating evocative and expressive music. The piece is in the key of G major and is marked "Andante espressivo" (expressively slow). It is a simple and lyrical melody that is characterized by its gentle and melancholic mood. The piece is divided into three sections, each with its own distinct character. The first section begins with a soft and delicate melody that is played in the right hand. The left hand provides a simple accompaniment that consists of broken chords. The melody is repeated several times, with slight variations each time, before transitioning to the second section. The second section is marked "Piu mosso" (more movement) and is more lively than the first. The melody is played in the left hand, while the right hand provides a more complex accompaniment that consists of arpeggios and runs. The section builds in intensity before transitioning back to the first section. The third section is a variation of the first section, with the melody played in the left hand and the accompaniment in the right. The section is marked "Piu lento" (slower) and is played with a softer and more delicate touch than the first section. The piece ends with a gentle and melancholic coda that brings the piece to a close. "Hidden Love, Op. 39/2" premiered in 1883 and quickly became one of Grieg's most popular pieces. It is a beautiful and expressive piece that showcases Grieg's talent for creating evocative and emotional music.

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